The slave ship Washington departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Martinique.

Vessel: Washington; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 50. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Vernon, Samuel; Captain: Gardner, Wm; Investor: Gardner, Wm; Investor: Tabor, Constant; Investor: Ellery, Christ. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 26 June 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified.